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     Giant Yard Sale
    May 3-4

    Enjoy the variety and value of this giant yard sale.
    Proceeds to benefit the Sesquicentennial Celebration for the Town of Porter.
    Porter Fire Station/Public Works
    550 Beam St.
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm

     

     Sesquicentennial Celebration
    July 3-6, 2008

    Sesquicentennial Celebration
    Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Town of Porter.
    July 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2008
    Hawthorne Park
     

     Art Fair
    August 2-3, 2008

    Art Fair
    Hawthorne Park
    10AM - 5PM
    Over 100 artists display their works including water colors, oil paintings, jewelry, pottery, and glass. Many demonstration booths will also be featured.
     

     Taste of Porter
    August 23, 2008

    Taste of Porter
    11AM - 7PM
    Sample a variety of foods from all the top Porter area eateries.
    FREE admission and parking.
    Hawthorne Park
     

     Porter Park Halloween Party
    October 17, 2008

    Porter Park's Boo Bash Halloween Party
    Enjoy a fun time at the Porter Park "Boo Bash" Halloween Party! The party will be held at Hawthorne Park Community Center (500 Ackerman in Porter).
    Games, prizes, crafts, story telling, a spook house, costume contest and refreshments will be served. Ages: 1 - 10
    Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
     

     Porter Park Christmas Party
    December 6, 2008

    Porter Park Children's Christmas Party
    December 6, 2008
    1PM - 3PM
    Ages: 1 - 10
    Hawthorne Park Community Center
    Get your Christmas festivities started with fun and merriment with this great kid's holiday party! Special surprises for everyone featuring Santa Claus, games, prizes, crafts, caroling and refreshments.
     

     Welcome to Our Web Site!

    Welcome to Our Web Site!
    At the Town of Porter Online, you'll find a wealth of information and resources right at your fingertips.
    Complete information on town administration and contact information is available, including Town boards and commissions and many of their meeting minutes/agendas. We also offer Town news and events, a handy visitor's guide, frequently asked questions, a complete Town Administration Telephone/Email Directory, and a variety of forms ready for download.
    Enjoy - and welcome to the Town of Porter Online!
     

     Visit Our Visitor's Guide!

    Visit Our Visitor's Guide!
    Looking for a place to dine, someplace to stay, or something to do in the Town of Porter? Check out our Visitor's Guide!
    Packed with information on Porter lodging, dining, businesses, points of interest, transportation, and churches, you'll find just what you are looking for!
    And if you'd like to be added to our Visitor's Guide, we offer that too!
    Click here for further information.
     

     Trash & Recycling Information Available Online

    The Public Works Department now has complete trash and recycling information available online. You'll find complete trash and recycling collection schedules, allowed items for recycling, holiday schedules, and large item pick up information. For complete details, please click here.